Validity and reliability of a modified short version of a stigma scale for use among Tunisian COVID-19 patients after quarantine: A cross-sectional study.

Imen Mlouki Nawel ZammitRim GhammemSihem Ben FredjRania BannourAnsar El EchiHafsia LadhariAdel HaddediMohamed Mizouni GhodhbaniJihene MaatougHassen Ghannem

Published in: Health science reports (2022)

This study provides a reliable and valid instrument for stigma measuring among Tunisian COVID-19 patients. The use of this scale would contribute in reducing the spread of this new infectious disease and its related mental health issues.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
infectious diseases
sars cov
hiv aids
social support
depressive symptoms
psychometric properties
patient reported outcomes
hepatitis c virus